Every second more than 56,000 searches take place on Google, more than half of them on smartphones. For business owners trying to reach local customers, many of these searches represent an opportunity to reach local customers, but only if they can be found in the results. If you’ve searched by name for a local […]

Wix is one of the leading platforms for DIY web site building. In fact, RamonRay.com is built on Wix. Today Wix announced a way for small businesses to enhance SEO rankings on their web sites. Here’s their press release: Wix.com has announced the launch of SEO Wiz, which powers search optimization on Wix sites by […]

Google is constantly updating its algorithm to improve search results and 2016 will be no exception. The new year has already brought noteworthy changes. Let’s talk about how you can stay on top, no matter what Google brings. Optimize for Mobile Since more searches take place on mobile devices than on computers, mobile-friendly sites […]

Should my growing company hire an SEO Expert? Why or why not? The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. 1. Maybe: Consider the Long-Term Investment in Your […]

Have you noticed that Google is really pushing its smartphone app? This indicates how the online world is tilting heavily to mobile. You’ve probably been hearing a lot about this trend in recent months…and years. Rather than get bored with all the talk about “going mobile,” the important thing is to ask the question: If […]

Do you go straight to Google before heading out to make a new purchase? If so, you aren’t alone. A recent study conducted by Digital Air Strike found that online reviews of car dealerships play a larger role than ever in shopping decisions of car-buyers. The study, which looked at both the social media habits […]

Freelancer.com, one of the top online job portals for freelancers in the world, has just released a report on growth in hiring across various job categories based on 300,000 jobs posted on its site for Q1 2013. What makes this report interesting are the trends in industries, companies and products reflected from the growth of […]

Online marketing is often viewed as a major part of running a business and often involves retaining an expert or outside firm to handle the task. There is a new startup, however, that promises to help business owners better deal with the complexities of marketing through a unique process not seen in the industry. AwareLabs […]

According to recent research, small businesses are struggling with online marketing efforts, with only 33.4 percent of small businesses providing a local phone number on their website and 22 percent having an e-mail address. Such missteps can mean the difference between success and failure with local customers. Recognizing this unmet need, Local Corporation created its […]

Can’t figure out SEO (Search Engine Optimization)? Don’t worry… you’re not alone. There are hundreds of thousands of people who can’t do it, either. In fact, 95 percent of all blogs fail, as in they seriously crash and burn into the abyss of forgotten websites that never update anymore. You don’t want to have one […]